Good morning, Bowling Green.

The 2026 Southern Kentucky Fair began Monday with free entry for the first 200 guests at the front gate and $5 admission at the back with rides included.

It runs until Saturday, July 25, featuring a dog show, Touch-a-Truck, a horse show, car events plus new rodeo.

On July 18, the Possibilities Expo at Knicely Conference Center showcased 160 resource tables and introduced off-road wheelchair rentals from Wheelable Wilderness to support individuals with disabilities and their families.

The Bowling Green Fire Department celebrated the retirement of its 10-year-old accelerant detection K-9, Millie, on Monday evening after eight years of service.

Her handler Capt. Michael Cornwell said he will adopt her (ensuring she enjoys a loving retirement) and care for her at home.

Greenwood High School community mourns the loss of a 2024 graduate known for his standout football and track skills on Monday as officials promise more updates from the sheriff and coroner.

Tommy Modeszto, Shannon Hunt, & John Mark Toby discussed the upcoming Barren River Fest on Monday's Sunrise Spotlight, sharing details about its plans for local community attendees.

Meteorologists urge residents to prepare for severe weather today by charging phones, checking radars before driving, and planning routes to nearby storm shelters (Warren County has 11, Barren and Allen each have 10, Metcalfe has 13, Muhlenberg has six, and Ohio has two) as winds may reach 60-70 mph.

Drivers at the KY 163 - KY 100 intersection in Monroe County face new traffic pattern changes as work begins Monday.

Crews will remove truck climbing lanes, reposition stop signs and add rumble strips to boost visibility throughout the week.

Barren River District Health Department has installed a free Naloxone Box outside its Warren County office at 1109 State Street to help reverse opioid overdoses; residents can access a kit and learn how to use it at any time.

The Bowling Green Hot Rods won a 5-4 game against Winston-Salem on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of the Dash.

Players turned the clubhouse into a dance floor (with music and mood lighting) after wins, starting a fun new postgame tradition.

Madison Hill, a junior for Western Kentucky, claimed the Women’s Open Doubles title at the ITA Summer Series event in Columbia on Sunday.

She and partner Franchesca Brown won the final 8 to 5 + their win marks a milestone for the team.

Victory Vaka, a WKU defensive lineman removed from the team after his mother’s death, posted a statement on Instagram Saturday showing his timeline from grieving to a missed return call that led to his scholarship being dropped.

WKU Athletics did not respond to follow-up calls.

Head coach Greg Collins will return for his ninth season at WKU while donating part of his salary to help fund the NIL pool.

Sports reporter Samantha Money spoke with Collins this summer about new player investments that he expects will change the team's dynamics for the upcoming season.